MDC XT13 - Operation; Turning on the Furnace

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Operation
FIRE OR EXPLOSIVE HAZARD
Failure to obey the following warnings could result.
in property damage, serious injury, or death:
• This Furnace does not have a pilot. It is equipped with an ignition device that automatically lights the
burner. Do NOT try to light the burner by hand.
• BEFORE OPERATING THE FURNACE, check around the Furnace area and floor for the smell of gas and
check the fitting with a leak test solution. Do NOT proceed if a gas odor exists around the Furnace or
floor area. Follow the instructions in the warning box on the cover page.
• Turn the gas control valve by hand ONLY. NEVER use tools. If the valve does not turn by hand, do NOT
attempt to repair it. Call a qualified service technician.
Read the following BEFORE proceeding.
• During the initial firing of the Furnace, a burn-off of excess paint and oils remaining from the
manufacturing process may cause “smoking” for 5 – 10 minutes.
• The Furnace is equipped with a power switch. Gas will not flow to the burner and the Furnace will not
operate with the switch in the OFF position.
o Door models have a power switch located inside of the door.
o Non-door models (LD or Small Vent) have a power switch on the outside of the Furnace.
A. Turning On The Furnace
• Turn the thermostat to the lowest setting.
• Turn OFF all power to the Furnace at the main power supply.
• At the exterior access panel, turn the switch on the Furnace to the OFF position.
• Wait five minutes, then check for a gas odor.
• If a gas odor exists around the Furnace or floor area, follow the instructions in the warning box on the
cover page.
• If no gas odor is present, proceed to the next step.
• At the exterior access panel, turn the switch on the Furnace to the ON position.
• Turn ON the main power supply.
• Set the thermostat to the desired temperature.